variants
also focussing
variants
also focussing
as in concentrating
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
try to focus your attention on the task at hand
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Recent Examples of focusing
CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
This shows that focusing on quality, technology, and caring for patients is the best way to achieve medical excellence today.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Frillman is also sticking to his roots with the Radicle’s menu, focusing on Midwest culinary traditions with a splash of Italian drinking culture mixed in.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
By focusing on precision upgrading, ecological expansion, and brand empowerment, AI is paving the way for a more resilient and dynamic fashion industry in China.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 11 Jan. 2026
Venus in Capricorn is grounded, traditional and practical, and aids us in focusing on long-term connections.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
This is why focusing on headline inflation misses the larger, persistent threat.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Congressional Democrats accused Republicans of inappropriately focusing on the Somali community.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
The food and drink website Tasting Table recently ranked the best buffet in all 50 states, evaluating customer reviews and recommendations while focusing on quality, variety, freshness, cleanliness and menus that balance standout specialties with broad appeal.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
This Iranian regime has spent years focusing outside its borders on fomenting terrorism and aggression in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Gaza, instead of listening to the needs of its own citizens.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
This shows that focusing on quality, technology, and caring for patients is the best way to achieve medical excellence today.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Frillman is also sticking to his roots with the Radicle’s menu, focusing on Midwest culinary traditions with a splash of Italian drinking culture mixed in.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
By focusing on precision upgrading, ecological expansion, and brand empowerment, AI is paving the way for a more resilient and dynamic fashion industry in China.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 11 Jan. 2026
Venus in Capricorn is grounded, traditional and practical, and aids us in focusing on long-term connections.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
This is why focusing on headline inflation misses the larger, persistent threat.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Congressional Democrats accused Republicans of inappropriately focusing on the Somali community.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
The food and drink website Tasting Table recently ranked the best buffet in all 50 states, evaluating customer reviews and recommendations while focusing on quality, variety, freshness, cleanliness and menus that balance standout specialties with broad appeal.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focusing
Adjective
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The chip that works this optical magic is not much to see.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Designing them, however, requires understanding how complex structures generate specific optical behaviors.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Institutional investors typically buy single-family homes to rent them out, often concentrating in suburban neighborhoods around major metro areas, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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The group was founded in collaboration with the public health organization Institute for Public Strategies with the primary purpose of concentrating on the environment of Lemon Grove.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In addition, the fluffy optic laser on the cleaning head highlights dust and particles to ensure the deepest clean.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Dec. 2025
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But what if the NFL did away with the not-exactly-riveting TV coin toss while also making coaches think twice about wanting to receive the ball in overtime?—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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What makes the best podcasts riveting?—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of just printing the face of the dinosaur, the face line of the ocular nose tendon symbolizing the rabidity of ‘Dinozaurus’ is inserted inside the mesh to reproduce the three-dimensional shape.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The recovered corneas were prepared as ocular grafts – three patients, one each in California, Idaho and New Mexico – received those.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Displaying knickknacks on trays is one easy way to corral visual clutter, and sticking to a limited color palette throughout your home will make your other design choices look more intentional.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Polka dots bring visual interest without overwhelming a look, pairing easily with solid staples.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Focusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focusing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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